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The 40,000 or so runners participating in the Oct. 12 Chicago Marathon have begun the process of tapering, cutting back their training to be well-rested for race day. But for the about 10,000 who are running with a charity, this is the week they will be pushing hardest.Among those taking on the additional challenge of fundraising for a cause while training to run 26.2 miles, is the Gronowski family. That's right, FAMILY! David, Karen, Julia, Hannah and Joshua are part of a group of 48 runners from Mission Church (500 West Bryn Mawr Ave. in Roselle) that will be at the start line Sunday."Our journey started back in February when a group from Team World Vision came to...

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The 40,000 or so runners participating in the Oct. 12 Chicago Marathon have begun the process of tapering, cutting back their training to be well-rested for race day. But for the about 10,000 who are running with a charity, this is the week they will be...

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ST. CHARLES - October 14, 2013 - Just last month, Lisa Marie Presley made Memphis history when she performed at the famous Levitt Shell stage where Elvis first sang in 1954. On Saturday, October 26th, the daughter of the King of Rock & Roll will rock...

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Olivet Nazarene University announces that its Missions In Action (M.I.A.) program has been fully reviewed and accredited by The U.S. Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission (SOE), a division of the Alliance for Excellence in Short-Term Mission...

Lynne Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church is the 17th recipient of Olivet Nazarene University’s Maggie Sloan Crawford Award. She visited campus and accepted the award during the morning chapel service on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, in the Betty and...

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Shine.FM, a broadcasting ministry of Olivet Nazarene University, announces promotions and staff changes, effective September 1, 2013.
Justin Knight is now Shine.FM’s director of ministry expansion. After five years as a youth pastor in South Carolina...

General Manager of Olivet Nazarene University’s Shine.FM network and ONU alumnus Justin Knight will soon be appearing in a new film about the work of Team World Vision (TWV). “This Water Is Beautiful” is a short documentary, featuring Knight and other...

Olivet Nazarene University recently presented the 2013 Dr. Mark and Renita Williams Servant Leadership Award to junior students Karissa Cantrall and Caleb Carr, recognizing them for their outstanding Christian service. Each received a cash award and...

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